Icemobile G5
#6682
Icemobile G8 LTE
#7207Category Breakdown
Icemobile G5
Icemobile G8 LTE
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
41.942.0
Display
67.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.053.8
Summary
- The Icemobile G5 and G8 LTE both feature a 7.0-inch display, but the G8 LTE uses an IPS LCD panel, offering better color reproduction compared to the G5's TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the G8 LTE is equipped with a more advanced Mediatek MT8735 chipset and a quad-core CPU, while the G5 relies on the older Mediatek MT6575 with a single-core CPU.
- The G8 LTE also has a superior rear camera at 5 MP with autofocus, compared to the G5's 2 MP camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly lower in the G8 LTE at 2800 mAh, compared to the G5's 3000 mAh, but both devices lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The G5 runs on Android 4.0, while the G8 LTE is updated to Android 5.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality shows the G8 LTE is lighter and slimmer than the G5, enhancing portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile G5
Icemobile G8 LTE
General
Release Date
2013
2017
Announced
2013
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
600
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT8735
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
196.6 x 123.3 x 11.1 mm (7.74 x 4.85 x 0.44 in)
188 x 108 x 10 mm (7.40 x 4.25 x 0.39 in)
Weight
345 g
320 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes